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INSIDE > EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF MIDWIFERY JUNE 13 - 19, 2013

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NEWS & VIEWS > THE WEEK

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Menu: plastic ocean soup atrina Prescott can’t look around her small apartment kitchen without seeing plastic everywhere.

Five plastic bags, a plastic salad spinner, food-saving containers, even headphones DANIELLE clutter her counter with plasPOPE tic — it’s in everything, and news@ it’s part of the reason Prescott mondaymag.com started the Canadian chapter of Zero Plastic Week.

“People should have an awareness of how much garbage they are creating, and how much plastic is part of that garbage,” says Prescott, the Canadian director of the event which started as a global movement out of Amsterdam last year.

“Where does that garbage go? It doesn’t just disappear — a lot of it goes into our oceans.”

From June 10 until midnight on June 16, thouTHINKSTOCK sands of people worldwide will choose to become About 40 per cent of all plastics created end up as “Zero Plastic Heros” by halting the purchase of anything and everything plastic for one week. single-use packaging that quickly meets the landfill.

Over 1,500 people participated in the 2012 event and, this year, the challenge has spread across Europe, Africa, the U.S. and Canada. But while it we buy and throw away every week and of how seems like an easy effort at first, Prescott points many readily available alternatives there are to out that everything from drinks out to food at live plastic free,” says Ries Mentink, creator of a grocery store can involve plastic. While heros the event. are permitted to reuse plastic they already have, Every year, it’s estimated that more than 250 Prescott says it forces you to become more cre- million tonnes of plastic is produced globally, with ative with your shopping.

40 per cent of that ending up as single-use packag“We always hear about the three R’s, but ing that quickly meets the landfill. more people jump to recycle and skip reducing “There are parts of the ocean which conand reustain more ing — two plastic parof the most ticles than effective plankton, and importurning the tant ways ocean into of changa plastic ing our soup,” says impact,” Mentink. she says.

S i g n “If you up for the have that cause yourPETER HEINEN awareness, self or learn you can ask Shirts off to those who dared to bare all for this year’s World Naked Bike Ride in more at y o u r s e l f Victoria on June 9. For peddlers who missed the sparsely publicized event, hop a ZeroPlastic ‘How can I ferry to flash Vancouver’s sister ride on Sat., June 15, noon-5pm at Sunset Beach. Week.org. buy something and not use plastic in any way? Why don’t I take a GET YOUR STIGMA-SCREEN OUT It’s a beautiful season to lather on the stigmabag I already have and put my rice in that?”

The challenge is an eye opening experience, screen and bask in the warm rays of acceptance.

The Bipolar Disorder Society Bipolar Babe even for Prescott herself, she says, as dependence on vast amounts of unnecessary plastics Project is hosting its second-annual Stigma Stomp is revealed — finding alternatives for everyday Day on Fri., June 14, from 12-3pm at Centennial products from plastic wrapped groceries, to cos- Square. The day will be filled with music, support tables from non-profit community partners, inspirmetics and toothpaste is not always simple.

“A short experiment like this confronts peo- ing speeches, face painting and a chance to grab ple with the enormous amount of plastic that the first 200 stigma stomp t-shirts for free. M

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DANIELLE POPE After seeing this pattern repeated throughout their willing test subject, the news@mondaymag.com two scientists concluded in their finding that particular parts of our brains are more activated by greater novelty, and that this finding even supported models of brain function that see novelty as a motivating factor in searching our environment for a “reward,” rather than the reward itself being what we are seeking.

Translation: even when we don’t know it, our brains like weird, new things.

Interesting, then, that experimental quests into the human condition are so fraught with resistance. Only weeks ago, a number of Victoria and Vancouver researchers published their report on the drastic outcome of what Canada terms an “experimental” and exploratory drug study — using psychedelic medications as a way out of addiction, substance abuse, even, in some cases, mental illness. But while this new form of “risky” healing might give a shudder to many Westerners, aboriginal cultures in South and North America have been using these methods — namely, the hallucinogenic plant ayahuasca — for hundreds of years to treat what ails their friends and families.

As I asked people about their views on experimental drug treatments for this week’s StreetSmarts, it struck me the number of residents who outright said ‘bad’ and ‘no way’ before even hearing the end of the question. For those who stayed to chat a moment, there was this look of wonder, even shared fascination as we talked about the researchers’ projects. By the end, those willing to have their photos next to anything with “drug” in the sentence had come to the conclusion that both sides were valid — maybe even useful.

Unfortunately, the government of Canada doesn’t agree. When Health Canada heard about the ayahuasca retreats back in 2011, it ordered a stop to them, even when all participants showed notable quality-of-life improvements and the ability to walk away from their addictions when all the conventional recovery programs couldn’t help them. This treatment, which shamans and participants say strikes straight at the source of the problem, was just too “new” and unstable for our country to, legally, get a handle on.

With any luck, many people will at least consider taking the advice of project leader and world-renowned addictions specialist Dr. Gabor Maté, and, instead of being allergic to evidence, will accept the possibility that their own curiosity will lead them in the right direction. Now that’s a novel idea. M

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WHEN YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS GOING RIGHT Amazing news that Dr. Julio Montaner and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS has been awarded a $2.5 million research award from the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse to support continued research on B.C.’s STOP HIV/AIDS initiative. With national recognition, change has to be near.

BECAUSE EVERY OLD GOAT LIKES GREEN Congrats to Andrew Weaver, the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, who was sworn in last week as B.C.’s (and Canada’s) first Green MLA. Now, onto getting those goats into Saanich!

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Police harass harm-reduction help ictoria Police harass service providers.

To read the press releases, policy reports and five-year plans that swirl around The Capital, you’d think that everyone around here is in favour of harm reduction. The Vancouver SIMON Island Health Authority, the NATTRASS Provincial government, even snattrass@ the City of Victoria have all mondaymag.com signed off on countless reports extolling the benefits of needle exchanges, safe injection sites, and other essential health services.

For years, the Society of Living Illicit Drug Users (SOLID) has distributed safer drug use supplies to people in the downtown core. Among other services, the peer-run organization offers counselling and removes discarded needles from high-traffic areas around town. It seems, to me, that anyone who supports harm reduction services would, by extension, support the organizations that provide those services — right? Wrong. Last week, an outreach worker with SOLID was stopped by Victoria Police for carrying drug paraphernalia — part of the job when you’re handing out supplies to drug users.

Despite displaying a SOLID ID card and handing over a business card, the officer still checked the worker’s

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record for outstanding warrants. Minutes later, the same outreach worker was questioned by two officers while searching for used needles in a local park.

While this may seem like an honest misunderstanding, SOLID has recorded a total of six similar incidents since late last year. During three of those incidents, police immediately searched individuals after they had received supplies from outreach workers. Other incidents involved officers following outreach workers along their routes.

“People are nervous to access harm reduction supplies in a visible way,” says Ashley Mollison, SOLID program coordinator.

The constant presence of police, says Mollison, means that drug users are less likely to engage with outreach workers for fear of being singled out. While Mollison has attempted to resolve tensions between her organization and the police through official channels, solutions have yet to materialize. In a letter to authorities, Mollison notes that police presence prevents drug users from accessing necessary health services, adding that “the result is individuals hiding out and moving outside the downtown core into surrounding neighbourhoods to find safer places to use.”

The brawn-over-brain approach of VicPD highlights the essential problem of harm reduction here in The Capital and beyond. Even with the support of service providers, governments and residents, all it takes to ensure the continued marginalization of drug users is the zealous enforcement of the War on Drugs. M

STREET SMARTS Do you support experimental drug treatments?

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Not every letter makes it to print, but we do read everything we receive.

Cellphones and driving: trouble Re: “The new killer: crotches,” June 2-12 Good article with good information. Information which for some reason people need to hear again and again.

These stats do not include (perhaps because it would be difficult to obtain) the number of times other drivers have had to take immediate or evasive action to avoid these “crotch watchers.” The 77 per cent and the 55 per cent of younger people are totally unaware of the mayhem they cause which other drivers have to make up for to avoid an accident.

Numerous times I've had to wait in line while the driver in the car ahead is using a phone but the cars in front are already moving away from the now green light.

Numerous times I've had to brake to avoid being side-swiped by the other vehicle in the next lane where it is

easy to observe that driver on a phone.

Numerous times I've observed what I thought might be a drunk driver weaving and slowing, or erratically speeding up when actually paying attention to driving and then slowing when using the phone.

Numerous times I've observed a near accident with other vehicles or a near-miss of a pedestrian caused by a driver using a phone.

JEAN BOTKIN, VICTORIA

CORRECTION In last week's story, “Little Spirits remembered,” it stated that the Little Spirits Garden was conceptualized by Lindsay McCray. In fact, the garden was the creation of Royal Oak Burial Park and the staff at Victoria General Hospital, who then sought the help of Saanich Legacy Foundation who brought McCray on board.

AVI ICKOVICH, Victoria

No, I think it’s much too risky.

IRENE HELIE, Vernon

I would under strict controls, so long as the risks were made clear.

BILL HUBBARD, Victoria

THE POLL Is busking an honest way to make a living?

Yes, they work hard for their money

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No, they should get a real job.

Maybe, depending on their talent.

Total Votes: 121

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THURS. JUNE 13 WATER GARDEN TOUR - A selfguided tour of 10 gorgeous greater victoria water gardens. Tickets available at most local garden centres and online. Musicians will be playing at many gardens. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds to the work of For the Love of Africa Society in Tanzania. 9:30-4:30pm at various locations in Greater Victoria. $20. 250891-0762, watergardentour.ca.

KIDS SUMMER BOOK SALE - Do you want to keep your kids reading this summer? The Vic West Community Centre and Boys & Girls Club are excited to invite you to the first ever Kids Summer Book Sale. 4:30-5:30pm at the Vic West Community Centre (521 Craigflower).

By donation. 250-590-8922.

FRI. JUNE 14 CANADA GARDENS DAY Celebrate Canada’s Inaugural ‘Garden Day.’ Get out and enjoy the public gardens and green spaces in Victoria at Gardens at HCP which has a full slate of events planned for the inaugural celebration. To June 23, all day at Gardens at HCP (505 Quayle).

Free. 250-479-6162.

SUN. JUNE 16 2013 SAFEWAY FATHER’S DAY WALK / RUN - Over 500 participants and volunteers will come together to spend the morning celebrating dads, families and survivorship, all in the spirit of living well. 9:45am registration cutoff at Waterfront Campus, Royal Roads University (2005 Sooke). By donation. 250-388-0214.

GUIDED TOURS OF ST. ANN’S ACADEMY - French tour at 1pm, and English tour at 2:30 pm. SUNDAYS at St. Ann’s Academy (835 Humboldt). By donation. 250-953-8820.

BASTION SQUARE PUBLIC MARKET - The market turns 18 this year! See an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, imports, entertainment and farmers selling their locally grown produce and fruits; homemade breads, pastries, honey, preserves, chutneys and relishes; free range eggs and more. Live entertainment.

To Sept. 22. THURSDAY-SATURDAY 11am-5:30pm, SUNDAYS 11am4:30pm at Bastion Square (Wharf to Government). Free.

MOSS STREET MARKET - Over 90 vendors offer farm fresh local products, handmade crafts, homemade food and live, local music. Until October. SATURDAYS 10am-2pm at Moss and Fairfield. mossstreetmarket.com.

JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET - Live music, yummy treats, cool clothing, funky jewelry, local produce and natural treasures. To Oct. 12. SATURDAYS 9am-3pm at corner of Menzies and Superior. 250381-5323, jamesbaymarket.com.

VICTORIA DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET - Enjoy the summer season with the yearround, local food-focused Victoria Downtown Farmers' Market starting May 29. WEDNESDAYS 11am-3pm at the Hudson Back Carriageway (770 Fisgard). Free. 250-884-8552.

OAKLANDS SUNSET MARKET - A great place to meet your neighbours, learn about food security, purchase delicious local goods from farmers, crafters, artisans, bakers and connect with your community. Bi-weekly WEDNESDAYS (second and fourth Wednesday in June, July & August) 4:30-8:30pm at Oaklands Community Centre Basketball Courts (corner of Belmont and Ryan). Free.

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MON. JUNE 17 YOGA IN BEACON HILL PARK With RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified yoga instructor Jaela Shockey. Join the session June-August, except long weekends. Drop-ins welcome.

MONDAYS 6-7pm at Mile Zero (Dallas and Douglas). $10. 250-216-9798/ FILL THE BUS! FUNDRAISER - A fundraiser for the third-annual Action Camp near Smithers B.C., specifically to increase First Nations' participation and support of the Wet'suwet'en in protecting their territory from pipelines. 7-9:30pm at Fernwood Community Association (1923 Fernwood). By donation. 250-382-3730.

COCKTAIL CLASS - SHAKEN AND STIRRED - A class is for cocktail enthusiasts interested in mixology.

Learn about the history of the cocktail, ingredients, how to do dazzling garnishes. Tasting and recipes included. 7-9:30pm at Westshore Parks and Recreation Centre (1767 Island Hwy). $45. 250-478-8384.

THURS. JUNE 13 YOUNLIMITED CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Build your personal community with like-minded women looking to connect, listen and grow.

Slightly structured community building, diving into personal reflection through conversations.

Slow down, breathe, create new relationships and communicate with women who want to make a difference. 7:30-9am at 24 Carrot Centre (714 Discovery). 19+. $15.

250-479-4235.

TALES FROM THE LIBRARY VAULT - See the launch and reading of Scoundrels, Eccentrics and Originals, Tales from the Library Vault, by history librarian Stephen Ruttan.

7pm at the Central Library Branch (735 Broughton). Free. 250-383-5605.

FRI. JUNE 14 ANGELA DUFOUR - See one of Canada's top sports dietitians/ nutritionists in Victoria for Annual Dietitians Conference. 11:30am-2pm at Chapter's (1212 Douglas). Free.

250-380-9009.

MON. JUNE 17 FRESHWATER AT ISSUE - The University of Victoria’s POLIS Project on Ecological Governance and UVic’s Centre for Global Studies are cohosting a day-long event this month to explore the complex challenges facing freshwater ecosystem health in the Capital Regional District (CRD).

9am-5:30pm field trip will depart from and return to UVic. $25. Pre-register at water@polisproject.org.

YOUNLIMITED'S STUDIO SESSIONS - yoUnlimited's Studio Sessions presents '5 Soulful Steps to Creating Your Impactful, Out-of-theBox Business with Allison Braun.'

7-9pm at the 24 Carrot Centre (714 Discovery). $30-40. registration@ younlimited.com, 250-479-4235.

WED. JUNE 19 AN EVENING WITH ANVIL PRESS - Authors Marita Dachsel, Jane Silcott and Mari-Lou Rowley present.

7pm at Russell’s Books (734 Fort).

Free. 604-876-8710.

GALLERIES THURS. JUNE 13 POLYCHROME FINE ART PAINTED LINES: a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Shawn Shepherd.

Opening reception 7-9 pm. To June 27 at 977-A Fort.

WED. JUNE 19 COAST COLLECTIVE ART CENTRE - For the first time, Visions artists are presenting a show outside the Cowichan Valley. A group of 15 Visions members have banded together to bring the Seeing Visions show to the Coast Collective Gallery in Colwood. Noon-5pm at 3221 Heatherbell.

COMMUNITY THE VICTORIA FIBROMYALGIA NETWORKING - Group's next meeting is on MONDAY 1pm at First Metropolitan United Church (Quadra and Balmoral). We are very pleased to have a return visit from Pharmacist Bob Mehr. Resource Library is open for browsing from 12:30pm. Minimum $2 donation at the door.

VICTORIA THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION - Formerly Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association, is looking for volunteers. 778-426-0506, volunteer@vtra.ca.

BLOOMIN’ BEAUTIFUL HOME AND GARDEN CONTEST - The Township of Esquimalt will again host the contest for best large garden, small garden, façade, environmental practices and curb appeal.

Registration until July 15, nominees will be judged Aug. 5-16. Winners announced Sept. 16. Nominate a neighbour's property, or register your own by through a nomination form and fax or deliver it to Esquimalt Parks and Recreation (527 Fraser) before July 15. esquimalt.ca.

RECOGNITION FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS - UVic's Centre on Aging, through the annual Valued Elder Recognition Award (VERA) program, is searching for seniors who have provided exemplary service.

The award recognizes seniors who have given exemplary service for at least 10 years in the CRD, and will be presented on Oct. 1, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. Nominations can be made online at coag.uvic.ca, through volunteer agencies or by fax at 250-721-6499.

ANIMAL LOVERS - Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders needs compassion homes to foster rescued cats while together we find their forever homes. info@animalcrusaders.ca.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - For families of those with mental illness, with or without addiction. Second THURSDAY of every month. 7-8:30pm in the BCSS Board Room (941 Kings).

Free. 250-384-4225.

LIFERING - Looking for new group facilitators! See website. Addiction support program. THURSDAYS 7:30pm at Victoria Native Friendship Center (231 Regina). FRIDAYS 6:30pm at Pearkes Rec Centre (3100 Tillicum).

TUESDAYS 7:30pm at the Esquimalt Rec Centre (527 Fraser). 250-920-2095, michael@LifeRingCanada.org.

SCREENING SISTERS - Join the new program due to launch in October. Make a difference and provide support to women during screening for cervical cancer by attending appointments with clients and providing telephone support in between appointments. Call Sue Dakers 250-661-4413.

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY SOCIETY OF BC - Weekly support group. Friends, partners and family also welcome. WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm at Capital Mental Health Association (125 Skinner). Free. 250-383-5144 ext 2127, bpdsocietyofbc@gmail.com.

SUPPORT GROUP - Support group for phobias, generalized anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. With Dr. Tom Lipinski, registered psychologist.

THURSDAYS 7pm at the Bridge Centre (125 Skinner). Free. 250-389-1211.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED To drive cancer patients to medical appointments. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 250-414-4253 or visit us online at cancervolunteer.ca.

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ill Goodson, Victoria’s only shoe shiner, had to fight through city red tape last year for her trade, which didn’t quite fit the requirements for a busker (which can’t offer a service) or business (which can’t operate on public property) licence.

Thanks to the support from her community and one local group, Goodson is now celebrating her first summer anniversary in the trade, and is working on a historical shoe-shining project. Cover photo by Danielle Pope.

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VICTORIA SHOE SHINER CELEBRATES FIRST SUMMER OF LEGAL WORK

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ill Goodson knows shoes. She’s polished more than 700 pairs of them in the last year that she’s, legally, been able to work on the streets of Victoria — that breaks down to roughly 450 women’s and 950 men’s feet.

Goodson’s job is about more than just footwear, though — it has become a political statement.

And thanks DANIELLE POPE to one willing news@mondaymag.com business that carved out a spot for Victoria’s only current shoe shiner, Goodson has left her mark on thousands of Victorians looking for “jazzed up shoes.” Now, as she celebrates her first summer anniversary of shining, she’s hoping to track down the historic stories of Victoria’s past shiners for an archival project she’s doing on one of the city’s most varnished trades.

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women stop by who say ‘I didn’t really want my shoes shined, I just wanted to chat,’ but the shine is a bonus — and, if you care for your shoes, they will last longer.”

SOLE SERVICE Goodson has more motivation behind her business than just making spare change.

While she’s a people person by nature, she takes great pride in preserving fine leathers, and even has materials to service vegan and Gortex footwear. Her favourite shoes, though, are Australian Blundstones, which are often run ragged, then shine up nearly new. People are always impressed with those, she says.

And there’s a bit of history to Goodson’s talents. From the time she was a child, one of her weekly chores as the oldest of three siblings was to shine the family’s shoes. Then, at age 11, Goodson set her sights on a beautiful new riding saddle for her horse. With her father’s encouragement, Goodson set up her own shining business and went door-to-door offering her services. By the time she finished one block, she had paid for her saddle.

“All it takes is for one person to see someone, say, their boss, getting his shoes shined, and suddenly everyone wants to do it,” Goodson says. “And, now, people notice when I’m not here. Sometimes I’ll be gone for a day or two due to weather, and people will come up to me all day long asking where I’ve been.”

Location makes a lot of difference. At St. Andrew’s Square, Goodson would see people donating $20 for her service, while some offer a twoonie in her new location. While the average rate for a shine falls in the $5 to $10 range, all Goodson’s work is weather permitting, so it’s still not a gig that pays the rent. To that effect, and with all the cruise ship traffic of the coming months, Goodson is planning to appeal to the city again to reconsider its strict regulations and allow her to carry her portable business around.

Portable businesses may be of a time past, just like some of the stories Goodson has heard from customers. Back in the day, one client used to get a quarter every Sunday from her mom — 15 cents of that was to be spent on a shine before church at Tony’s Shoe Shine Shop, and the rest could be spent on candy. Goodson has dedicated much of her time looking into city archives to find other stories like that, but now she’s asking the community to come forward with their historic memories.

“Even young people today give more concern to their appearance, and there are a lot of people who become regular customers,” says Goodson. “Shining your shoes is a feel-good thing to do, and it’s about caring for yourself.

You might brush your teeth every day, but it’s not the same as going to a dentist for a good cleaning. This is proper shoe hygiene.” M

Last fall, Goodson made headlines when she set up Jill’s Jazzed Up Shoes, shined by donation on a city sidewalk on the north side of Fort, only to be evicted from her location.

Due to city bylaws, Goodson’s business didn’t qualify for the $25 busker permit, since entertainers and not allowed to sell a service. And, as long as she was operating on the sidewalk, she wouldn’t be allowed a business licence, as the city prohibits businesses on public properDANIELLE POPE ty (save a few grandfathered food carts). Not to be outshined, Goodson collected more than Jill Goodson has been shining footwear and glossing her name this year 220 names on a petition and took her case to with Jill’s Jazzed Up Shoes. Now, the Victorian is hoping the community city council two times — all council could do, will share local tales of shoe shiners past for her new historical project. however, was advise her to try to find a business that would allow her to set up on private property. She did. viding a service to our tenants, and nothing makes me “Everyone got to know me, even the bylaw officer, happier than seeing our people dropping off bags of shoes and he hated having to kick me out,” says Goodson, a for Jill to shine. We’re grateful to see her receive support.”

Jill-of-many-trades and former high school art teacher.

Steve Chubby from Island Savings is one of the many “Everyone wanted me to succeed — there’s a demand customers Goodson receives one sunny afternoon. This is for this trade.”

Chubby’s first shine, though he’s passed by Jill’s Jazzed Up Despite the bylaw scuffs, Shoes many days on his way to work.

Goodson was able to keep “Usually, I just do my own, but up her business, thanks to this is great — thank you!” says the use of Quadra Pacific Chubby to Goodson as he admires Properties Corp.’s privatehis soles and struts back to the office. ly owned space at 747 Fort.

The whole process takes less Since last Labour Day, the than five minutes, and Goodson back courtyard breezeputs on her sheen of show with way beside Brown’s Florist every scrub and polish. For some, has become a shellacked the shine plays a small role comhaven to business soles, pared to the company and camatourists and locals looking raderie Goodson offers during for a little buff (as did St. the time she spends on someone’s Andrew’s Square for a few shoes. While she is displaying her colder winter months). And, tool box and explaining what all the with her $100 business licence in hand, Goodson has different instruments do, dozens of past patrons stop to elbowed herself a glossy reputation in town. say hello and wish her a good day — one man in a wheel“We’ve been downtown for a long time so we’ve seen chair rolls up for a casual chat, even while Goodson is the trends come and go, and Jill really became a target for working. It’s a service that can become an addiction, she the city,” says Jai Stewart, manager of Quadra Pacific. “I says, and it’s an addiction she supports.

To share your historic shiner tales, contact: johgoodson@ couldn’t reconcile how panhandling is so accepted here, “I’m not really like a busker — I’m more like a plumber and how they wrapped Jill in red tape. Really, we’re pro- or a window washer ... People talk to me,” she says. “I have gmail.com. Find her most days, 11am-4pm, at 747 Fort.

“Everyone got to know me, even the bylaw officer, and he hated having to kick me out.

Everyone wanted me to succeed — there’s a demand for this trade.”

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Amazonian treatment gives answer AYAHUASCA RESEARCH SHOWS UNPARALLELED ADDICTIONS SUPPORT yahuasca might just sound like an exotic plant with a tricky name, but one group of researchers and one performer is discovering that the South American substance could have more miraculous properties than science may have realized — namely, as a medicine that can actually coax people out of their addictions.

A new report published this past month by the Journal of Current Drug Abuse Reviews exposes the details of a study on ayahuasca-assisted treatment in a rural First Nations community in B.C. The preliminary observational study, which was completed by researchers affiliated with UVic’s Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia, looked at the work of world-renowned addictions specialist Dr. Gabor Maté and his use of ayahuasca to treat DANIELLE POPE “problematic substance use and news@mondaymag.com stress” in the rural community.

The big shocker: all participants showed extreme, positive and lasting responses to the treatment, including even those who had experienced longterm resistance to conventional recovery programs.

“This is a really interesting substance when we go back to its original intention of use in a therapeutic setting, and in that setting there is no history of abuse,” says Philippe Lucas of the Centre for Addictions Research. “We’re still trying to catch up to the indigenous understanding of something that modern science is struggling with … but there is a growing interest.”

Historically, ayahuasca has been used in aboriginal and South American shaman-led ceremonies to encourage spiritual awakening. The psychotropic brew is a hallucinogen prepared from the vine and leaves of the Amazonian plant. While the psychedelic has different effects in every body, it has been noted to induce hours of a dream-like altered state of consciousness characterized by intense visual, auditory, ideational and emotional effects — along with the “purging” of what shamans commonly refer to as negative energies; i.e. vomiting.

Researchers observed two of Maté’s “Working with Addiction and Stress” retreats, which combined four days of group counselling with two expert-led ayahuasca ceremonies.

In addition to observing the retreats, which occurred in June and September of 2011, pretreatment and follow-up data was collected from the 12 participants (and four repeat participants) on several psychological and behavioral factors related to problematic substance use. Nearly all participants showed links from substance abuse to some form of childhood trauma.

Researchers also assessed the personal experiences of the participants six months after the retreat, and discovered statistically significant improvements in every life. Participants reported greater levels of hopefulness, empowerment, and quality of life, and selfreported alcohol, tobacco and cocaine use declined.

“What is so key is how we’ve looked at addiction — in the last hundred years, first as a moral failing, then the ‘disease’ model came out, but neither of those tell the whole story,” says Lucas.

“What is really behind the addiction, and how are we treating this response to human trauma?”

To illuminate the findings in a way that’s clear to Victorians, Lucas is bringing in performer TJ Dawe to showcase

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his one-man play, Medicine — an autobiographical act that spawned from the impact a Victoria ayahuasca retreat had on Dawe’s own life in 2011. The play, which is a fundraiser for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, has been performed 65 times across Canada and the U.S. This will be the Victoria premier.

“The [ayahuasca] experience is for someone who is ready to find out the truth about themselves, even when those truths don’t seem to be in our best interest,” says Dawe. “And it can shine a light on those parts of our personalities that explain why we keep resorting to our compulsions … These personalities are not who we are, they are survival strategies that, like a stupid friend, only want to help but aren’t effective anymore.”

In Dawe’s experience, Maté led the group in what he calls “psychological detective work” to examine the root causes behind compulsions, like Dawe’s social alienation, instead of just focusing on the symptoms. This level of healing was unparalleled to anything Dawe and other group members had experienced, and has impacted his sense of self to this day.

“Ayahuasca is not commonly understood; a lot of people have trouble just pronouncing it. Psychedelics on a whole are widely misunderstood — they are associated in our culture with indulgence and addiction,” says Dawe. “I hope my performance can give people some insight and open a discussion to realize the therapeutic potential of this plant.”

While the findings may warrant more research, with results appearing after only one or two treatments, Health Canada sent a cease-and-desist order to Maté in the fall of 2011, instructing him to immediately stop retreats and instead go through the clinical process for exploratory research. The B.C. doctor agreed to the conditions, but he still believes the research will find its way.

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ourself,” Maté told Monday. “I’d like to see anybody look at the evidence and, if they did, they’d be curious about it. Why are we shutting our eyes to this? No one has to take my word for it. It’s better to come to your own conclusions, to become curious.” M To read the full report, visit ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/23627784. See Medicine Fri., June 14 and Sat., June 15, 7pm at Metro Theatre (1411 Quadra). A panel discussion with guests follows. Tickets $20/$25. MedicineMaps.eventbrite.com.

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or local fare in an urban square, mark your calendar for Fernwood Bites, which returns for its fourth season on Sunday June 23, at 5:30 pm in Fernwood Square, just outside the Belfry Theatre.

Your $50 ticket will buy you samples of culinary creations from Stir it Up, Stage Small Plates Wine Bar, Cook Culture with the Hot and Cold Cafe, Wildfire Bakery, Aubergine Specialty Foods, Ca Va Bistro Moderne, Ooh La La Cupcakes, Cornerstone Cafe, Origin Gluten Free Bakery and Charelli's Cheese Shop.

Pair your bites with BC wines, hand-crafted beer and local cider from beverage purveyors including Moon Curser Vineyards, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Hoyne Brewing Company, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse, Phillips Brewery, and Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub for starters.

Funds raised this year will support the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group’s (NRG) new food security initiatives, including a kitchen garden to be installed in front of the Fernwood Community Centre to teach all ages about growing food, in addition to a joint initiative with the City of Victoria to create Victoria's first community orchard on public land, with the installation of more than 20 trees. Last but not least, ticket sales support the Good Food Box Program which distributes affordable, nutritious, delicious local fruits and vegetables for between $6 - $18 per box. Please note that this is restricted to persons 19 and older and will be held outdoors, no matter what kind of a mood mothernature is in. For more details, visit fernwoodnrg.ca or call 250 3811552. M

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Lucien Frauenfelder is a chef who trained during an era when the use of yoghurt in place of cream would have had people scratching their heads. Now in his mid 70s, he began his apprenticeship in Switzerland in his teens, spending hours without pay to learn his craft while also attending the Fachberufsschule Zurich two days per week. Would-be rock star “chefs” with a predilection for squeeze bottles and foams take note: things were a little different then.

After completing various theoretical and practical exams, he gained a paid position in a Zurich hotel that can only be fully appreciated by someone who truly understands the value of mastering French classic cuisine, working under a contemporary of Georges Escoffier, author of Le Guide Culinaire. It’s sort of like getting a spot at the Actor's Studio in a two-year workshop with Sidney Poitier as your instructor.

In addition to culinary skills, he obviously learned something about the importance of mentoring people, because some 20 years after arriving in Canada, Frauenfelder was honoured as Chef of the Year in 1983 by the British

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He also worked as Executive Chef of Vancouver's much missed Cannery before coming to the Island, where he eventually met a young woman named Kim Perdigao who shared his view that if people can expect good service and well prepared food at fair prices, they will come to your restaurant. Together, they opened Bistro Suisse in the heart of Sidney nearly 8 years ago.

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Enjoy a sandwich paired with the soup of the day, fluffy quiche with a crisp salad or a plate piled with roesti, bratwurst, sauerkraut, simmered red cabbage and onion sauce. And since it’s Sidney, diners can also tuck into a schnitzel or hearty steak and kidney pie with rich gravy, served with your choice of soup, salad or fries.

The last time I visited for dinner, I had a small dilemma. The onion soup here is particularly good, as is the bacon flecked onion tart, but my favourite lunch here also makes the perfect (shared) appetizer and I couldn’t pass it up. My friend Jessica and I made quick work of an ample serving of tender greens topped with a generous amount of hand peeled shrimp and avocado, drizzled with brandy sauce.

We continued with our two-part main course, beginning with a platter brimming with olives, marinated artichoke hearts, Buendnerfleisch,

salami and prosciutto, followed by an enormous portion of Neuchâteloise fondue ($34 per person) made with Gruyere and EmmenthaI cheeses, white wine, Kirsch and a hint of garlic, which we ate with chunks of baguette until we had to admit defeat. Other entree options ($15 - $37) include Frauenfelder’s signature dish, Veal Zürichoise in addition to scallops and prawns in a bath of Pernod wine and cream served with rice pilaf (be nice and you can substitute spaetzle), duck Montmorency, pork schnitzel (pan fried with butter) served with röesti (or a half portion with Caesar salad for an affordable light supper at $15) filet of AAA beef with herbed butter or peppercorn sauce.

Dessert? They have that too. Perdigao and her sister will likely talk you into it, so you have been warned, but you can always share. Just plan a walk on the Sidney Pier after dinner.

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They also make six other unique varieties of cider, including House Cider—which is dry but lighter and sweeter than the traditional tipple. Merri Berri is made with blend cider and the unfermented juice of berries and other fruits, and is perfect for those who like a lighter style beverage. If you really like your cider dry, Cidre Normandie is crisp and aged in oak to soften the finish. Made with a touch of wildflower honey, Cyser dates back to the Viking era and makes the perfect aperitif.

For a special occasion, try Champagne style Somerset Cider.

In addition to ciders, Merridale also offers a trio of fortified dessert wines and a range of brandies and spirits. All products are handcrafted, and made from the juice of Cowichan Valley apples and other BC fruits, never from concentrate or pasteurized.

Available at fine stores and pubs throughout Vancouver Island and some areas of the lower mainland. Visit merridalecider.com/ products/where-buy for details, or better yet, take a trip to the valley for a tasting (and a delicious light meal) at the family friendly cidery itself, located at 1230 Merridale Road in Cobble Hill. M

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MOVIE MONDAY TURNS 20 very Monday evening for the last 20 years, Bruce Saunders rushes home from his day tending some of the city’s finest gardens, takes a quick shower and heads down to the Eric Martin Pavilion to set up the theatre for Movie Monday. And every Monday evening, dozens of people show up to see a movie, chosen by Saunders, and partake in a discussion about the film, often with special guests in attendance.

But just because the event is at the former mental health hospital, it doesn’t mean you have to have a mental illness to come — Movie Monday is open to the general public and the films screened at the event are often as entertaining as they are enlightening, covering everything from stories of people dealing with mental illness, to overcoming other challenges in day-to-day life, and stories that are just plain fun.

“A lot of people think we’re only showing stuff about mental illness, or that Movie Monday is only for people dealing with that,” says Saunders. “But film is a great catalyst. We show movies about all the issues life throws at you, hopeful stories ... I love introducing people to films they should see.”

Admission is by donation and snacks are available on the cheap. “It’s only $1.75 for popcorn with butter,” says Saunders. “And donations are optional. We don’t want to embarrass anyone who can’t afford to pay.”

Saunders got the idea for Movie Monday when he was a patient at the Eric Martin Pavilion. Saunders was in the hospital after a second suicide attempt and a battle with severe depression. He’s since been diagnosed bi-polar.

“The stuff we were watching on the ward was terrible,” says Saunders. “Things like Cops and Oprah. Mental illness was depicted as evil ... Even when I was really ill I thought we could do better.”

When Saunders discovered the 100-seat theatre with video projector, the Movie Monday concept came to be. Now he’s showing 60 films a year — every Monday (even on holidays and long weekends) and now some Wednesdays with Music Movie Wednesday, a collaboration with the Friends of Music Society.

“It feels good to do something open, positive and user-friendly,” says Saunders. “Everything got a whole lot easier when I started to do Movie Monday ... It’s a real privilege to be a window into so many stories and lives.”

Saunders records all the discussions and makes them available at Yo Video (2000 Cadboro Bay), along with hundreds of films screened at Movie Monday in a special section.

“Expect more than just a movie,” says Saunders. “These are older films, yes, but they’re unique films that you don’t get to SPORTSVIEW see elsewhere.”

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Birthing a new breed of non-fiction ROSINA, THE MIDWIFE TRACES HISTORIC ROOTS OF AN IMMIGRANT FAMILY AND THE WOMAN WHO STARTED IT ALL

By Danielle Pope news@mondaymag.com

hen Jessica Kluthe met her great-greatgrandmother, Rosina, for the first time, it was standing above her grave in Calabria, Italy. The woman had been dead long before Kluthe was even born, yet the moment hit Kluthe with a grief reserved for those who had grown up in each others’ lives — the Victoria author had, after all, spent the last four years fully enmeshed with Rosina, and recently bore her new book out of the experience.

Rosina, the Midwife traces the historic roots of a family leaving the south of Italy to come to Canada. Yet it is Rosina, a Calabrian matriarch, who became the only one to remain in Italy after the mass migration of the 1950s — a time when millions of Italians left their homeland in search of work. With no formal training, but plenty of experience, Rosina worked alone as a midwife in an area where there was only one doctor to serve three villages. She was given the tools needed to deliver and baptize babies, and, over the course of her long career, helped bring hundreds of infants into the world.

“I hope that Rosina’s story can DANIELLE POPE shed light on all the women’s stoAuthor Jessica Kluthe traced her grandmother's roots. ries in that era that are just as rich, and so often have gone untold,” says Kluthe, who started the creative non-fiction book as her graduate thesis in Despite the separation of place and time, UVic’s Masters of Writing program. “So many Kluthe manages to deliver a glowing piece of Canadians do have an immigrant history, and history, swaddled in poetic grace and raw with when you look back and see the connections newly birthed emotion. there is this universal element to leaving a “While we seem to be a new country, we all place forever and staring over.” come from ancient places,” Kluthe says. “It’s a The story opens with Kluthe first stumbling true gift to explore that.” M upon a photo of Rosina she finds in a pile of old Find Rosina, the Midwife now at all major boxes long stored away under a stairwell of her parents’ house. She knows only vague things bookstores through Brindle & Glass Publishing about the woman yet, as the story unfolds into Ltd., 216 pages, paperback, $19.95; or on e-book Kluthe’s own intimate connection, finding out for $14.99. more becomes urgently important.

“One of the most frustrating things that I never expected was that everything was different when I got there [to Calabria]. I had all these images in my head and in the story that I’d constructed, but a lot of the reality wasn’t like that,” she says. “Then, we couldn’t get into the actual house that Rosina lived in, which really upset me at the time. What was funny, was that through imagination and story I could inhabit the place in a way that, being there, I couldn’t.”

Kluthe says the moment that hit her hardest was seeing Rosina’s grave.

“The documents that attest to our existence are very reductive,” says Kluthe. “‘This woman lived and died here’ doesn’t even start to sum up those who were impacted by her hands, the people she helped, the lives she birthed. Story is the place to fill that in.”

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Purge this movie HEAVY-HANDED DELIVERY MAKES THE PURGE PREPOSTEROUS

By Robert Moyes arts@mondaymag.com

f any country needs to “have a dialogue” about violence, the United States is the obvious first choice. Although raising this topic is the laudable goal of The Purge, the delivery is so heavy-handed that what is meant as an allegory about the black rage at the heart of America inadvertently becomes an indictment of Hollywood’s black hole — that vortex of greed and cynicism into which vanishes a large amount of filmmaking talent.

It’s a mere 10 years into the future and America has enacted a terrifying new law: once a year, for 12 hours, murder and mayhem become legal. The theory is that this night of carnage — referred to as “release the beast” — is a safety valve whereby humanity’s darkest impulses are briefly let off the leash, thereby hitting a psychological reset button.

A few dissenting voices point out that the majority of the victims are the poor — those without the resources of a gated community — but most Americans have bought into the program because unemployment is way down and life seems sunny indeed.

As Purge starts, the Sandin family gets ready to ride out the night: not interested in the hunt themselves, they activate their high-tech security system and plan to watch a movie. But young son Max has a tender heart and doesn’t understand why people need to kill; not surprisingly, when he

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spots an injured black man on the run from a gang out to slaughter him, he de-activates the security system long enough to allow him into their house.

The mob is none too thrilled to be denied their sport and demand the Sandins hand the man back or face dire consequences. Of course, anyone who has seen Straw Dogs (or any other home-invasion thriller) knows what comes next.

Hamstrung by a preposterous premise and further burdened with clunky dialogue and an unimaginatively directed series of horror-movie moments, Purge purports to rail against violence while simultaneously showcasing nasty things to do with guns, axes and knives. The fact that the victim is poor and black while his pursuers are spoiled preppies wearing crested blazers raises real questions of race and class that director James DeMonaco doesn’t even pretend to deal with. In all, this is like a bored and boozy Sam Peckinpah directed a script from the reject bin of The Twilight Zone. M

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MAN OF STEEL -(Empire 6/ SilverCity/Empire Uni 4/Westshore) Zack Snyder (The Watchmen, 300) helms the much-anticipated reboot of the series about the original caped superhero. Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, and Michael Shannon as the villainous General Zod. Starts Fri.

CONTINUING ★½ AFTER EARTH -(Caprice) Will Smith stars with son Jaden in this shoddy-looking and woefully simplistic sci-fi thriller about intergalactic travellers who crashland on Earth 1,000 years after it became uninhabitable. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

THE CROODS -(Caprice) A prehistoric family taking an unexpected "road trip" into a magical land is the plot of this whimsical animated charmer (which has been getting great reviews). With the vocal talents of Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, and Ryan Reynolds.

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★★½ THE GREAT GATSBY -(Empire 6/Caprice) Baz Luhrman (Moulin Rouge) directs a lavish, overthe-top but decidedly uninvolving screen version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic Jazz Age novel about a glamorous and mysterious millionaire on Long Island. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan. Note: opens Friday at the Caprice.

THE HANGOVER PART III -(Empire 6/Westshore) All those bad boys from the Wolfpack are reunited for a final return to Vegas. As if anything could go wrong ... With Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. By all accounts, this one is well worth avoiding. ★★ THE INTERNSHIP -(Odeon/ Westshore/SilverCity) Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson — whose bromantic charm is running thin — play two salesmen whose careers are trashed by the digital age.

Suddenly, they find themselves at Google headquarters competing with tech-savvy 20-somethings for a couple of highly-prized internships.

A promising premise goes nowhere thanks to a clichéd plot and overwritten scenes. ★★★ IRON MAN 3 -(Empire 6/ SilverCity/Caprice) An emotionally unbalanced Iron Man (Robert Downey) goes up against the terrifying Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), one of the more intriguing megalomaniacs of recent years.

Despite being a step down from the original — and a bit long-winded and bombastic — this is an imaginative, humorous and fast-paced thrill ride.

With Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. ★★★½ MUD -(Odeon/Empire Uni 4) The once-mocked Matthew McConaughey has latterly begun making interesting films, such as this fable-like drama about a fugitive on the run who meets up with two teenage boys who vow to help him reunite with his true love. Imagine a combination of Stand By Me and Beasts of the Southern Wild. With Reese Witherspoon, Sam Shepard and Michael Shannon.

★★ NOW YOU SEE ME -(Odeon/ SilverCity/Westshore) The FBI and Interpol combine forces to battle a clever crew of Las Vegas illusionists who seem to be robbing banks . . . while simultaneously performing for a casino audience. Despite a great cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo, and Jesse Eisenberg, this is a flabby caper film with little magic to it. ★★ OBLIVION -(Caprice) Tom Cruise stars in a visually stylish but rather dull and derivative sci-fi thriller about a man who returns to a ruined Earth to extract its remaining resources when strange things start to happen and he begins to question his mission and himself. ★★ THE PURGE -(Odeon/SilverCity) Ethan Hawke stars in a thriller about a future world where once a year there is a 12-hour "release the beast" night where all form of violence and murder is legal. As allegories about the American soul go, this one is both painfully heavy-handed and all too predictable. See review. ★★★½ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Empire Uni 4/Westshore) J.J. Abrams retains the helm of the rebooted Star Trek franchise with this entertaining and engaging tale about a youthful Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) tackling a seemingly unstoppable one-man weapon of mass destruction. With Bruce Greenwood, Zoe Saldana, and a sinister Benedict Cumberbatch.

LEAVING THURS. ★★ THE BIG WEDDING -(Caprice) ★★½ OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL -(Caprice) ★★½ PAIN & GAIN -(Caprice) ★★★★ STILL MINE -(Empire 6) ★½ IDENTITY THIEF -(Caprice)

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EVENTS CALENDAR MUSIC THURS. JUNE 13 THE SHATTERED HEARTS - Cover tunes from Soundgarden, Katy Perry and Spirit of the West. $5 after 9pm at Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift).

WEAK PATROL- With Man Made Lake and Isobel Trigger. The first 25 people will receive a mix CD with tunes from each band. 9:30pm at Lucky Bar (517 Yates). $10.

GREATER VICTORIA CONCERT BAND- Free outdoor concert while you visit the Sidney Street Market.

6:30pm at Sidney Bandshell (2546 Beacon).

THE CHANTRELLES- With Iceberg Ferg and The Backhomes. 10pm at Logan's Pub (1821 Cook). $10.

FRI. JUNE 14 NIGHT OF THE COOKERS- All-Star jazz band featuring Cuban trumpet sensation Miguelito Valdez, with Roy Styffe, Tony Genge, Sean Dabitt and Kelby MacNayr. 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $20/18.

SOOKE BLUEGRASS FESTIVALThree days of bluegrass featuring The Maple Mountain Boys, The Hub City Ramblers, The Sweet Lowdown, The Clover Point Drifters, The Moonshiners and more. June 14-16 at Sooke River Campground. Weekend pass is $50, Friday is $20, Saturday is $30 and Sunday is $10 at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121.

THE BROKEN STRINGS - Cover tunes from Tom Petty, Ryan Adams and the Talking Heads. $5 after 9pm at Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift).

YOUNGER THAN YESTERDAY - Cover tunes from every decade.

9pm FRIDAY and SATURDAY at Barholomew's Pub. Free.

DAN FRECHETTE - Manitoba singer-songwriter and Californiabased violinst Laurel Thomsen. After open stage at 8pm at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). By donation.

HARPDOG AND THE DUECES-With Deb Rhymer Band. Dance to old-time blues and R&B. 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $10 .

TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY-Singles wear green, those in relationships wear read and those who are unsure wear yellow. With activities to get to know each other. Pub crawl to follow.

8:30pm at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn. Free.

THE PROVINCIAL ARCHIVE-SWith Bonehoof and Prairie Cat. 10pm at The Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). $10.

CLASS OF 1984-With Capital City Stalkers, New Tricks, Killer Campground. benefit show for Megan Johnston. 10pm at Logan's Pub (1821 Cook). $10.

HANK & LILY-Crank City tour kick-off party. 10pma t Rehab Nightclub. $10.

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE-Beth Nielsen Chapman, internationally renowned and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter returns to Victoria join the 300-voice Gettin' Higher Choir in concerts entitled “Across the Universe,” 7:30pm FRIDAY and SATURDAY at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora). $25/20.

CEILIDH IN THE PARK -Celebrate Father's Day at the 11th annual ceilidh in the park featuring the music of Tillers Folley, Ivonne Hernandez, Coastline and Syren from 1:30-3:30pm at the stage at Beacon Hill Park.

Hosted by Wes Borg. Admission is free..

FLORA SCOTT TRIO- Jazz vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. After open stage at 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5. Victoriafolkmusic. ca.

SEATTLE JEWISH CHORALESeattle's popular Jewish Chorale celebrates the 150thanniversary of Canad's oldest synagogue. 2pm at Congregation Emanu-El (1461 Banshard). $20.

LILLIJA GULBIS- With Nikki Chooi, Terence Tam, Lorraine Min, Kenji Fuse, and Laura Backstrom, playing music by Brahms, Mozart and Debussy. 2:30pm Sunday also 7:30pm Tuesday at First Unitarian Church (5575 W. Saanich). $25/20.

QUARTETFEST WEST- This popular event, which originally ran every year between 1993 and 1998, is back.

Twenty-five students from across Canada, the U.S., Brazil and New Zealand will attend the intensive 10-day chamber music workshop with members of the Lafayette String Quartet, famed artists-in-residence at the University of Victoria since 1991. The students will study in masterclasses with the quartet, as well as with guest artists, the Penderecki String Quartet. The daily masterclasses are open to the public by donation. Concerts are at 8pm June 14, 18 and 21 at Phillip T Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building, UVic. $25/12 at tickets.uvic.ca or 250-721-8480.

SUMMER BASHMENT- Pepperpot presents Gappy Ranks, Kyprios, Bobby Hustle, Tank Gyal and Blessed Coast Sound. 10pm at Club 9ONE9 (919 Douglas). $14.50/13/12.

WEDS. JUNE 19 ELMORE BAR AND GRILL BLUES BAND- Blues music. 7pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $4.

All ages.

AUDITIONS-Youth Choir 61, the honour choir of School District 61 is holding auditions for the 2013-14 season. Please call 250-477-5569 for an audition time and location.

Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6:308:30pm. Ages 11-17 welcome.

A PLACE TO LISTEN 8- An intimate evening with acclaimed harpsichordist Colin Tilney. 7pm at James Bay United Church (517 Michigan). By donation.

ONGOING OPEN MIC - Scott Longworth hosts an open forum for original tunes.

All ages. THURSDAYS 8pm at the Fernwood Inn (1300 Gladstone). Free.

KARAOKE - Hosted by Kelsey.

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 8pm at Upper Deck (229 Gorge East). Free.

KARAOKE - With hosts. THURSDAYS 9pm at Felicita's (3800 Finnerty). Free.

THROWBACK THURSDAYS Featuring DJ Knockturn, hip hop, R&B, and a healthy dose of country and classic rock. THURSDAYS 10pm at Carlton Club (900 Carlton). Free.

LIQUID THERAPY THURSDAYS With DJ Bobbaganoosh. THURSDAYS 10pm at Paparazzi. Free.

FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC - Local talent and new guests every week.

8pm FRIDAYS at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). Free.

OPEN JAM - FRIDAYS 8pm at the Langford Legion (761 Station). Free.

T.G.I. FRIDAYS - Featuring DJ Dee, and all the modern hip-hop and dance beats to end the week. FRIDAYS 10pm at Carlton Club (900 Carlton). Free.

JAZZ IN THE PACIFIC - Hosted by the Victoria Jazz Society. FRIDAY and SATURDAYS 8-11pm at The Pacific Lounge at the Hotel Grand Pacific (463 Belleville). Free.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON JAM Hosted by Ian & Carolynn McDowell.

SATURDAYS 2pm at V-Lounge (3366 Douglas). Free.

BLUEGRASS BRUNCH - Hosted by Banjo Pete and his revolving gang of bluegrassers. SATURDAYS 1:304:30pm at Logan’s (1821 Cook). Free.

BLUES JAM - Hosted by Summer and the Sinners. SATURDAYS 3-7pm at My Bar and Grill (310 Gorge E). Free.

STEPHEN BROWN AND THE BASTION BAND - SATURDAYS 8:30-11:30pm at Ocean Island Inn (791 Pandora). Free.

SEXY SATURDAY SLAM- Featuring DJ Dee. 10pm at Carlton Club (900 Carlton). Free cover for ladies.

SOLID! - Dance your ass off with DJ Longshanks. SATURDAYS 10pm at Lucky (517 Yates). $TBA. CIRCUIT SATURDAYS - With resident DJ Ronny Bee. 10pm-2am at Paparazzi (642 Johnson). Free.

SUNDAY BLUES JAM - With Deb Rhymer Band. SUNDAYS 3-7pm at the Upper Deck Sports Lounge Travelodge on Gorge (229 Gorge E). Free.

HOOTENANNY - Join Carolyn Mark for some first-rate hootenannin'.

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BLUEGRASS SUNDAY - Hosted by The Stowaways Duo. SUNDAYS 8pm at Ocean Island Café (791 Pandora).

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NEW OPEN MIC - Deevin Avairis hosts a new weekly open mic. Fully licenced. 7-10pm at Moka House (1633 Hillside). Free.

OPEN MIC - Hosted by Steve Barrie.

MONDAYS 9pm-12:30am at Logan’s (1821 Cook). Free.

KARAOKE - With your hosts Stacey and Thor. MONDAYS 10pm at Paparazzi (642 Johnson). Free.

90210 MONDAYS - DJs Jay Somethin' and Levi Somethin' Else spin all your favourite pre-millenium classics. MONDAYS 10pm at Lucky (517 Yates). $TBA. JAM SESSION - Play till you can’t play no more! All ages. TUESDAYS 9pm at Ocean Island Café Lounge (791 Pandora). Free.

MUDDMAN SHOWCASE - Open mic and jam with Muddman DaBlues. Bring your band or play solo. Full drum kit, mics and bass amp supplied. 7:30-11pm at the Cambie (856 Esquimalt). Free.

DRINKO BINGO - Hosted by Grayson Walker. One free bingo card every game. TUESDAYS 9pm-12:30am at Logan's (1821 Cook). Free.

MUSIC BINGO - WEDNESDAYS 8pm at Felicita's (3800 Finnerty).

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OPEN MIC NIGHT - Musical madness! Sign up with our host Paul. WEDNESDAYS 9pm at Ocean Island Café (791 Pandora). Free.

KARAOKE - With host Stacey.

Every Wednesday at Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 12 (753 View). 8pm. Free.

STAGE THURS. JUNE 13 UNCLE VANYA - Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre brings Anton Chekhov's tragicomedy Uncle Vanya to the McPherson Playhouse. Starring Duncan Ollerenshaw and Amanda Lisman.

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SAT. JUNE 15 OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - Open stage for stand-up comedy. 7pm at Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 12 (753 View). Free.

DON PASQUALE- Fear No Opera presents Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale. Starring Amy Steggles, Neil Reimer, Adam Dyjach and Michael MacKinnon. 7:30pm at Oak Bay High School Theatre. $25/10.

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SHIRLEY GNOME SHOWVancouver comedienne Shirley Gnome brings her songs about sex & desire back to Victoria for a return engagement. This time it's a full length show with Special Guests and more dirty songs. 8pm at Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $15/10.

CINECENTA Cinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Info: 721-8365. cinecenta.com. ★★★½ GINGER & ROSA -(Wed.Thurs., June 12-13: 7:10, 9:00) Elle Fanning stars in an engrossing and marvelously acted coming-of-age drama about two teenage girls in London who find their friendship unexpectedly challenged during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Directed by Sally Potter (Orlando). With Timothy Spall, Oliver Platt and Annette Bening.

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URBANITE - Featuring David Blackwood's epic visual narratives of Newfoundland with live music by Kytami and DJ Desunos, cocktails, storytelling and interactive exhibition tours. 8pm at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss). $18/15.

GOOD TIMBER - A rollicking musical revue celebrating the life of the lumberjack, comes to the Sooke Region Museum. FRIDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY at 2 and 8pm at 6218 Sooke. $22/20 at Shoppers Drug Mart (Sooke) and the museum or ticketrocket.org.

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PARQUET COURTS-With Naomi Punk and Open Relationship. 9pm at The Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). $10.

THE SARDINES-Mike Hann and Tyler Harvey, playing a happy mix of good times music. $5 after 9pm at Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift).

MIRANDA SAGE- With Tony Genge, Ken Lister, Buff Alleb and Roy Styffe showcase new tunes in a celebration of fathers and dreams.

8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $20/18.

CABO WABO- Latin music night.

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CANUS - Hot jazz at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). 4-7pm. $12.

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★★½ ADMISSION -(Fri.-Sat., June 14-15: 7:10, 9:15) Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in a likable but meandering comedy about an Ivy League admissions officer who takes a very unprofessional risk after meeting an unusual alternative-schooling kid. Lily Tomlin steals the show.

FIGHT LIKE SOLDIERS, DIE LIKE CHILDREN -(Sun.-Mon., June 16-17: 7:15, 9:00) Canadian hero General Romeo Dallaire is captured in a doc as he returns to Africa to help fight the scourge of recruiting child soldiers to fight terrible wars. ★★★★ WEST SIDE STORY -(Tues., June 18: 7:00 only) A halfcentury later this ground-breaking musical that used the Romeo and Juliet love story as the core for a sizzling tale about gang life on the streets of New York remains vital and moving entertaiment.

ITALY: LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT -(Wed.-Thurs., June 19-20) This "effervescent" (Variety) Italian documentary takes droll stock of whether Italy -- notwithstanding its high costs, homophobia, and the ongoing presence of Silvia Berlusconi — is still worth living in.

IMAX BORN TO BE WILD -(10 am, Thurs., June 20 only FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES -(10 am, noon, 1 pm, 4 pm NOTE: no 10 am show on Thurs., June 20) KENYA: ANIMAL KINGDOM -(noon, 3 pm, 6 pm) ★★½ OBLIVION -(7 pm) ★★★½ SHACKLETON'S ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE -(11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm)

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CINEVIC WORKSHOP -About film production by Suzanne Chisolm, who co-directed and produced the award-winning films Saving Luna and The Whale. Will be of interest to all indie filmmakers. SATURDAY, 1-4 pm, at CineVic (1931 Lee Ave). Pre-register by phoning 250-389-1590.

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ll Signs: Each month the Sun because it’s all about you. You can moves into a new sign. Twelve expect to attract fortunate circummonths – 12 signs. This month is stances and important people to you. different. (By month I am referring Because Mercury and Venus are also to the mid-to-late June to mid-tojoined with the Sun, you are charmlate July.) The reason this month is ing, articulate and oh-so diplomatic. different is because as the Sun shifts (We love you.) Because life is going into Cancer it is a tantalizing prelude to get much better for you in the of something bigger and wonderful year ahead, it’s important that you yet to come. Why? Next month, lucky start to change your point of view Jupiter will now enter Cancer for the and wrap your mind around the fact GEORGIA first time since 2001, where it will that you’re headed into one of most stay for a year. Yay! This heralds an NICOLS fortunate cycles you’ve had in more important change of good luck for than a decade. It’s time to get with all of us (which I will discuss next the program. month). Meanwhile, this month we can think LEO JULY 23-AUG 22 of the Sun as the opening act. Let’s start to This shift of the Sun into Cancer actualfocus where we need to pay attention! (But as ly promotes your desire to delve into your Hemingway observed, “Never mistake motion inner world and develop your spirituality or for action.”) acknowledge your beliefs. You’ll find you feel more content with life. Nevertheless, you also ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 have a burning desire to do research and Now you will truly start to focus on home, seek answers about big questions. Like “What family and your domestic life. Some of you will should I do with the time I have left me?” and be relating to a parent more than usual. Most “Whatever happened to Yukon gold potatoes?” of you will tackle repairs at home and embrace These are things one must know. Meanwhile, some exciting redecorating projects. Since you your relationships with friends and groups will are the artisan of the zodiac, and you love to hold a few surprises this week. You feel saucy try anything new with your hands, when an and rebellious and also competitive. It’s time to Aries starts to redecorate at home the results pull out the big guns and file your nails in your can be stunning, original and quite fantastic. morning shower. Ninja attack!

Meanwhile, this week your communications with others are dynamic, original and “differVIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 ent.” New people will come into your life. By The month ahead is popular and everyone all means, invite them home for good food and wants to see your face. Just accept this and drink. (You might entice one of them to pick be up for it. Don’t stay at home. Get out and up a paint brush.) schmooze. In particular, join classes, clubs and associations. You’ll love hanging out with TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 groups and exploring charitable organizations A busy month ahead, for sure. Suddenly, you’ve where you can lend your efforts to making got things to do, places to go and people to see. the world a better place. Expect to make new The next six weeks will be particularly producfriends. (Perhaps literally because a friend tive and sizzling for those of you who write, could become a lover.) Meanwhile, your ambiteach, act, sell and promote for a living because tion is aroused, which is why you will display your powers of communication are going to be saucy independence and even defiance with tops. Furthermore, your powers of observation authority figures. Don’t be rash, however. And are also tops, which means you will notice how don’t quit your day job. much beauty there is in your daily world. And there’s more – you will also notice how much LIBRA SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 love there is surrounding you. These are things This is the only time all year when the Sun easily take for granted until, suddenly, you’re is at high noon in your chart acting like a aware of them. Don’t be afraid to test new ideas spotlight on you, which makes other people about making money because they look good. notice you. Take note: This lighting is flattering. Therefore, everyone thinks you’re the cat’s GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 meow. You won’t have to do anything special Cash flow, earnings and financial matters are to earn this praise and dazzling advantage. where it is for you for the next six weeks.

Therefore, if others ask you to accept increased Money, money, money. You have excellent responsibilities, say yes. It will be a walk in money-making ideas as well as chances to the park. Romance with a boss or someone in boost your income by finding a new job or authority is possible. Meanwhile, this week, making money on the side. Naturally, with this surprise travel plans or chances to explore financial focus, you will be spending as well, opportunities in publishing, the media, higher especially on beautiful treasures for yourself education, medicine and the law exist. Be ready and loved ones. This week, however, you are to pounce. restless, impatient and eager for new, fresh experiences. That’s why you will be impulsive SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 and will resist routine. (Ho-hum, boring.) This It’s time to get outta Dodge. You need a change is the perfect time to make new friends and of scenery but, more than that, you want to seek out stimulating situations. You want to feel expand your horizons and learn something alive! (Of course. Geminis don’t do boring.) new. You want to schmooze with fascinating CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 people and feel inspired and stimulated by life.

Hey, nothing wrong with that. But you will Happy Birthday! This week the Sun enters your have to get out of bed. Travel if you can or visit sign for the first time in 11 months bringing someplace you’ve never been before. Talk to you opportunities to recharge your batterpeople from different backgrounds and other ies for the rest of the year. Put yourself first MONDAY MAGAZINE

countries. Sign up for a course. Learn a new language. You have to step out of your velvet rut and explore new situations to make this happen. Meanwhile, disputes about shared property, inheritances and taxes might yield surprising results.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22- DEC 21 Life is going to take on an intense quality because you have an increasing focus on shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt, your partner’s wealth and anything you own jointly with others. You want to get this stuff straight – and you will. Furthermore, it’s likely that everything will be favourable to you. Nevertheless, disputes with partners, especially this week, will surprise you in some way. Tread carefully.

In the bigger picture you stand to benefit from others. In fact, the next month is a great time to ask for a mortgage or go for a loan because people want to help you. Refrain from rash actions and impulsive behaviour with partners and close friends.

CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 This is the only time all year when the Sun is directly opposite your sign and, as the Sun is your source of energy, this means you need to get more rest. It’s that simple. In the next month, you’re going to need to sleep more so acknowledge this. Stop reading this column and go to bed. This solar opposition also makes you focus on partnerships and close friendships more than usual. Fortunately, with Mercury and Venus joining the Sun, everything will be delightful and this is perhaps your opportunity to mend broken fences. It’s also a good time to initiate a partnership. Meanwhile, something at work is unpredictable. Your efforts to delegate to others could backfire. Fortunately, people see you as innovative, original and crazy bold.

AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 You are so gung ho to clean up your act.

Because the stars are helping you in this direction, do whatever you can in the next month to become better organized both at home and at work. For starters, give yourself the right equipment to do a great job. Buy file folders, shelving, labels, cleaning equipment, paint – whatever you need. It’s always good to go with the flow because it makes life easier. A work-related romance could begin now because you’re flirting with unusual people and enticing real characters into your world. (You devil.) Sports outcomes might be surprising. Parents should be vigilant about children because this week they could be accident-prone. Forewarned is forearmed.

PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 A playful month ahead, indeed! You are the big winner right now because the stars want you to party, enjoy a vacation, experience the arts, have fun with sports events and delight in playful activities with children. In addition, romance and love affairs are promising. Yes, it’s your turn to howl. Although increased activity and chaos at home (and its inevitable ensuing tension) are present, relationships with kids are great. Romance flourishes. Parties and social occasions are fun escapes, and you have no need to pretend to be what you are not. It’s a refreshing kind of social freedom! Give yourself permission to do what you want and set your own priorities. Be a free spirit!

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